JUSTINE BENSON
Goffstown,NH
Summary
Dedicated and student-focused educator with three years of high school teaching experience through NH JAG, combined with a strong background in youth development, individualized student support, and community engagement. Skilled at building positive relationships, creating supportive learning environments, and helping students develop the academic, social, and career-readiness skills needed for success. Passionate about recognizing individual learning needs, encouraging student growth, and fostering an inclusive classroom where every student has the opportunity to thrive.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
STAY AT HOME MOM
GOFFSTOWN, NH
Goffstown, NH
09.2021 - Current
- Manage multiple schedules for a household of two adults and 4 children
- Create and maintain daily routines with built-in flexibility
- Balance caregiving duties with part-time work
PTO PRESIDENT
GLEN LAKE SCHOOL
09.2021 - 09.2023
- - Coordinated board member and coordinator activities.
- - Assisted with budget planning and spending approvals for activities.
- - Supported management of school year fundraisers.
- - Worked with building principal, parents, and committee members.
COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACH COORDINATOR
NH JAG
10.2021 - 04.2023
- Planning and implementing promotional strategies for the WIOA funded Healthcare Sector Training programs.
- Enhance status and perception of program through the development of collaborative relationships within each community served, answering questions and resolving problems by developing and maintaining effective working relationships with schools, community leaders, and by serving as liaison between these partners and NH-JAG.
PROPERTY MANAGER
LMB PROPERTIES
02.2018 - 09.2021
- Collecting rent and other property fees from tenants and individual owners
- Maintaining books for all rent, repairs, and bills
- Drafting lease agreements
- Meeting potential tenants, showing them the property and assessing their applications in accordance with anti-discrimination laws.
- Advertising vacant properties
- Inspecting properties and arranging for repairs and new materials as required
- Investigating and resolving property complaints and rental violations
LOCAL DIRECTOR MISS ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
MISS AMERICA
05.2011 - 07.2013
- Organize and produce local scholarship program
- Establish and manage program budget, secure facilities, recruit and solicit donors, sponsors, and volunteers
- Provide leadership for volunteers, vendors, and candidates
- Recruit, train, coach, and mentor contestants for Miss New Hampshire Scholarship Program
YOUTH SPECIALIST
NH JAG
08.2009 - 09.2011
- Help high school students successfully make it to graduation, attend college, and obtain a job
- Guide students in mastering 37 competencies established through the JAG model
- Assist students in conquering teamwork, leadership, community service, and workplace skills
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/ASSISTANT TEACHER
CASA DEI BAMBINI
07.2007 - 08.2009
- Administrative assistant to Casa Dei Bambini Director
- After School Director-Supervisor of six employees and 46 students
- Recruit for open staff positions, review and screen applications, and conduct first interviews to narrow search for director
- Researched, interviewed, and hired guest speakers
- General daily office duties including, filing, answering phones, maintain student records
- Produce school newsletter and or announcements to parents
OFFICE ASSISTANT
NEW HAMPSHIRE TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
10.2003 - 08.2004
- Worked closely with Campus Activities and Community Service Director writing a grant
- Organized and promoted on campus activities
- Corporate liaison for the Relay for Life (American Cancer Society)
- Organized campus-based community service projects and fundraisers
- General daily office duties
Education
BA - COMMUNICATIOINS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PSYCHOLOGY
SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
12-2007
Skills
- Adaptable learner
- Self-directed
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Planning and coordination
- Time management
- Goal orientation
- Organizational skills
- Critical thinking
- Data management
- Computer proficiency
- Conflict resolution
AWARDS & HONORS
Selected as one of seven members of the first ever Southern New Hampshire University Leadership Training Institute, Recipient of $55,000 from the Miss New Hampshire Scholarship Program, Founder of Teen S.M.A.R.T – a junior high school program to prepare 8th graders for a successful transition into high school, Ignite Executive Board Member and Watch Director, Mentor for two summers for Pushing your Limits – a transition program during the summer for eight graders attending high school in the fall, National winner of the 2006 National Association of Miss America Scholarship Programs/Tiffany Phillips Scholar-Athlete Award and scholarship, Received “5 of 5” award for follow up student- NH JAG, Completed National JAG University week-long workshop, College soccer career: Academic All American, Honorable Mention All-American, Captain, Named to All-Conference three-times, Named to National All-Tournament Team
Timeline
COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACH COORDINATOR
NH JAG
10.2021 - 04.2023
STAY AT HOME MOM
GOFFSTOWN, NH
09.2021 - Current
PTO PRESIDENT
GLEN LAKE SCHOOL
09.2021 - 09.2023
PROPERTY MANAGER
LMB PROPERTIES
02.2018 - 09.2021
LOCAL DIRECTOR MISS ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
MISS AMERICA
05.2011 - 07.2013
YOUTH SPECIALIST
NH JAG
08.2009 - 09.2011
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/ASSISTANT TEACHER
CASA DEI BAMBINI
07.2007 - 08.2009
OFFICE ASSISTANT
NEW HAMPSHIRE TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
10.2003 - 08.2004
BA - COMMUNICATIOINS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PSYCHOLOGY
SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY